Digital Right to Work Checks

Verify identity quickly and compliantly with our UKAS-accredited Right to Work checks.

Our team will guide you through the process and help you choose the correct route for each candidate.

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Our Digital Right to Work Checks include:

  • Digital Right to Work checks (UKAS-certified IDSP)
  • Home Office share-code verification for visa holders
  • Manual in-person Right to Work checks (original documents)
  • Time-stamped audit trail and compliance evidence
  • Secure storage of verification records
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What are Digital Right to Work checks?

Digital Right to Work checks provide a fast, secure and fully compliant way for employers to confirm that a prospective employee is legally allowed to work in the UK. As a legal requirement for every new hire, regardless of nationality, industry or job role, these checks form an essential part of the recruitment and onboarding process. With penalties now higher than ever, employers must ensure that each check is conducted correctly, recorded accurately and stored according to Home Office expectations.

Right to Work compliance is not optional. Under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2026, employers face fines of up to £45,000 per illegal worker for a first offence and £60,000 per worker for repeat offences. Organisations have only 28 days to pay, although first-time offenders may receive a 30% reduction for early payment. Business names may also be published publicly by the Home Office, causing reputational harm. Completing a compliant check provides employers with a statutory excuse, protecting the organisation from liability should a candidate be found to be working illegally later.

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Complete your Right ot Work check in 3 ways

Identity & verification

  • Digital identity verification via a certified IDSP for British and Irish passport holders

Share code

  • Home Office online share code checks for visa holders, eVisas and Biometric Residence Permits

Manually

  • Manual in-person document checks using original physical documents

Our Right to Work Verification service

Our Digital Right to Work service ensures compliant onboarding for British and Irish passport holders using our UKAS-accredited digital identity verification pathway. By completing the check through our platform, employers receive a time-stamped audit trail, verified identity documentation, evidence files and confirmation that the check meets Home Office standards. This allows employers to demonstrate full compliance during audits, inspections or investigations.

Digital Right to Work checks are widely used across all industries, including security, aviation, healthcare, education, recruitment, hospitality, logistics, retail and financial services. They are especially valuable for organisations hiring remotely, onboarding at volume or managing large, dispersed workforces. By reducing administrative workload and maintaining consistent compliance standards, employers can accelerate hiring without increasing risk.

Our services integrate seamlessly wider vetting solutions including DBS checks, BS7858 security screening, BPSS checks, SIA licensing, digital identity verification and full employment-screening packages. This allows HR teams to manage all aspects of onboarding from one secure platform while maintaining robust compliance across every stage of pre-employment. With support from dedicated vetting officers, clear workflows and fast turnaround times, our Digital Right to Work solution makes compliance simple, allowing employers to hire confidently while safeguarding their organisation from fines, penalties and reputational damage.

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What our experts say about this service

“Our digital Right to Work checks provide fast, secure, and fully accredited onboarding without the need for physical documents. They significantly reduce fraud by verifying identity through trusted technology and ensuring every check meets Home Office compliance standards.”

Sian, Client Service Specialist

 

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Our Right to Work Vetting Process

Step 1

Choose the verification method

Select the appropriate Right to Work route: Digital ID verification, Home office online share code check or manual in-person document review. We guide you based on role, nationality and document type.

Step 2

Candidate completes the check

For digital RTW, enter the candidate’s name and email in our portal. They complete their identity check remotely using a smartphone or webcam. For share code or manual checks, we support you through each requirement to ensure full compliance.

Step 3

Receive results & audit-ready evidence

You receive a time-stamped audit trail, confirmation of identity validity and evidence showing that the check meets Home Office Right to Work guidance. Results are securely stored and downloadable for audits, inspections and onboarding files.

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What our clients say

Why choose SVS Security & Vetting Solutions?

Fast Turnaround

We understand the importance of keeping recruitment and operational timelines on track. Our efficient systems, dedicated Vetting Officers, and streamlined digital processes enable us to deliver fast, reliable screening results without compromising on accuracy or compliance.

Secure Data-Handling

All data is managed in strict accordance with our retention and deletion protocols, keeping every stage fully compliant and secure.

Trusted Accreditations

We offer a professional, quality service backed up by the highest accreditation and industry standards.

Right to Work check FAQs

How long should I keep Right to Work documents for?

You must keep them for the duration of employment, and the following two years after the individual leaves.

Do volunteers need to prove their Right to Work?

No, unless they will receive payment. However, organisations often perform checks voluntarily to avoid risk.

How long does a Right to Work check take?

This depends on the method:
-Digital Right to Work check (British/Irish passports): within minutes of candidate completion
-Online share code (visa holders): typically instant, once the candidate provides their code
-Manual document check: depends on the candidate’s availability

What documents are accepted?

The Home Office divides documents into two categories:
-List A: Permanent Right to Work e.g.
British or Irish passport (current or expired)
UK birth or adoption certificate + NI number document
Certificate of naturalisation or registration + NI document
Documents showing indefinite leave to remain
-List B: Time-Limited Right to Work that requires follow up checks e.g.
Passport showing time-limited immigration permission
Immigration Status Document + NI number
Digital immigration status via share code (eVisa, EUSS, visa holders)

Digital Identity Verification

Digital Identity Verification fee from £6.50 per check (ex VAT)

Our fast, secure ID, address and Right to Work confirmation is completed directly by the candidate, reducing delays and protecting against fraudulent documentation.

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